Principal or Associate Geotechnical Engineer

Cardiff/Bristol

£45-60k DOE + 27 days leave

Working with a successful multi-disciplinary consultancy providing planning and engineering design services to a wide range of clients across the UK, we seek a Geotechnical professional at either Principal or Associate level.

Working across a wide range of sectors including Commercial, Residential, Health, Education and Defence, they pride themselves on delivering high quality engineering solutions utilising the latest design technologies to ensure that they consistently meet our client’s expectations.

In support of continuing growth, the position will work with and support the civil and structural engineering teams. Dependent upon experience, the role can be based in either Bristol or Cardiff.

This role represents an excellent opportunity for someone with talent and drive to be part of the existing team to grow and lead by example and create a successful and enjoyable work environment.

So what do we need?

• A minimum of 10 years post graduate experience within the ground engineering sector.
• Experience in leading projects and representing your company in Design Team Meetings.
• The ability to manage and check work being undertaken by less experienced staff.
• Experience in costing and quoting for professional services.
• Competent in the design of foundations (ULS and SLS).
• Experience in the assessment and specification of ground improvement.
• Experienced in the design of earthworks, the assessment settlement, and slopes, using specialist analytical geotechnical software
• Experience in the design of soil retaining structures / ground reinforcement.
• Proficient in the preparation of technically accurate interpretive GIR’s, GDR’s and GFR’s.
• Presentation of work to the highest standards.
• Sound commercial and contractual judgement.

And for you?

• Competitive salary.
• 27, yes 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working hours.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme.
• Employer provided life assurance and income protection schemes.
• Company Pension with a generous employer contribution.